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Where is the OBD port located on the 1999 Mercedes SLK?

Model: Mercedes Slk R170, MK 1 - Years 1997-2004
Part: Checks and maintenance

In the following guide dedicated to all of you who own a 1999 Mercedes SLK, we will discover where the OBD port is located, through which you can connect any diagnostic tool to the vehicle to detect and possibly correct errors in the engine control unit. First of all, lift the front hood and make sure the engine compartment is cold, then locate the box located in the upper part of the engine compartment and unscrew the protective cap located to the left of the box itself. At this point, you finally have access to the OBD port you were looking for and you have finished.

Posted on 3 January 2025 by ScegliAuto

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